The Seahawks are actively exploring the edge rusher market after the 2026 NFL Draft, with potential trade interest in Kayvon Thibodeaux from the Giants. However, talks with the Saints fell short due to a gap in compensation, as New Orleans reportedly offered a fourth-round pick while New York sought a second-round selection. Thibodeaux, a former top-5 pick, saw a peak season in 2023 with 11.5 sacks, but production has declined over the last two years, totaling 25 tackles (with 5 for loss) in 2025 across 10 games. He is set to play the 2026 season on the rookie-scale fifth-year option and will become an unrestricted free agent in March.
Key Takeaways:
– Seattle remains aggressive in adding edge rushers through trades or acquisitions.
– Thibodeaux’s trade value is tied to draft compensation, with a noticeable drop from his breakout season.
– Thibodeaux is under the 5th-year option in 2026 and hits unrestricted free agency next March.
